KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
5,030 km
3,126 miles
QOW
Owerri
Nigeria
Distance
5,030 km
3,126 mi / 2,716 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI QOW
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Sam Mbakwe International Airport
IATA Code KWI QOW
ICAO Code OKKK DNIM
City Kuwait City Owerri
Country Kuwait Nigeria
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Lagos
Elevation 206 ft 373 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 5.430000, 7.210000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Owerri (QOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) in Owerri, Nigeria is 5,030 kilometers (3,126 miles / 2,716 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kuwait with Nigeria. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:18 in Kuwait City, it's 04:18 in Owerri.

The return flight from Owerri (QOW) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 53° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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